[worked up] also [wrought up] {adj.}, {literary} Feeling strongly;excited; angry; worried. Mary was all worked up about the exam. John got worked up when they blamed him for losing the game. Compare: ON EDGE.
[do well by] {v. phr.} To benefit; help; treat exceptionally well. In his will Grandpa did well by all of his grandchildren and left each of them one million dollars.
[sunbelt] {n.}, {informal} A portion of the southern United Stateswhere the winter is very mild in comparison to other states. TheSimpsons left Chicago for the sunbelt because of Jeff’s rheumatism.
[French fried potato] or [French fry] {n.} A narrow strip of potatofried in deep fat. – Usually used in the plural. Sue ordered ahamburger and french fries.
[hold over] {v.} 1. To remain or keep in office past the end of theterm. The city treasurer held over for six months when the newtreasurer died suddenly. The new President held the members
[shoot ahead of] or [past] or [through] or [alongside of] {v. phr.}To move or drive ahead rapidly. As we had to slow down before thetunnel, a red sports car shot ahead of us.
[fall back on] or [fall back upon] v. 1. To retreat to. Theenemy made a strong attack, and the soldiers fell back on the fort. 2. To go for help to; turn to in
Идиома: once and for all Перевод: раз и навсегда Пример: I told my friend once and for all that I would not give him any money. Я сказал своему другу раз и навсегда, что
Идиома: a far cry from something Перевод: сильно отличаться от чего-либо, не быть похожим на что-либо Пример: The man’s statement is a far cry from what he told me over the telephone. Заявление этого
[get the better of] or [get the best of] {v. phr.} 1. To win over, beat; defeat. Our team got the best of the visitors in the lastquarter. George got the better of Robert